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1.

During Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941 how many hits did he get?
- A.
  
  91
- B.
  
  87
- C.
  
  125
- D.
  
  64
Correct Answer
A. 91
2.

What was the first year that the Cy Young Award was given out in both leagues?
- A.
  
  1964
- B.
  
  1956
- C.
  
  1969
- D.
  
  1967
Correct Answer
D. 1967
3.

Who was the first Heisman trophy winner to play Major League Baseball?
- A.
  
  Vic Janowicz
- B.
  
  Chuck Essegian
- C.
  
  Jackie Jensen
- D.
  
  Bo Jackson
Correct Answer
A. Vic Janowicz
4.

Who is the first player to hit two home runs in one All-Star game?
- A.
  
  Bo Jackson
- B.
  
  Babe Ruth
- C.
  
  Arky Vaughan
- D.
  
  Ted Williams
Correct Answer
C. Arky Vaughan
5.

Who got the first hit in baseball's National League history?
- A.
  
  Roger Connor
- B.
  
  Ross Barnes
- C.
  
  Cap Anson
- D.
  
  Honus Wagner
Correct Answer
B. Ross Barnes
6.

What batter ended Don Drysdale's 58 consecutive shutout-inning streak in 1968?
- A.
  
  Cookie Rojas
- B.
  
  Howie Bedell
- C.
  
  Dick Allen
- D.
  
  Julian Javier
Correct Answer
B. Howie Bedell
7.

Who was the last out in Sandy Koufax's perfect game?
- A.
  
  Billy Williams
- B.
  
  Harvey Kuenn
- C.
  
  Lou Brock
- D.
  
  Ron Santo
Correct Answer
B. Harvey Kuenn
8.

In 1982, which outfielder played all season (over 150 games) without making an error?
- A.
  
  Rickey Henderson
- B.
  
  Dwight Evans
- C.
  
  Dwayne Murphy
- D.
  
  Brian Downing
Correct Answer
D. Brian Downing
9.

Jeff Bagwell attended what university?
- A.
  
  University Of Miami
- B.
  
  University Of Hartford
- C.
  
  Syracuse University
- D.
  
  UCLA
Correct Answer
B. University Of Hartford
10.

Who was the first Latin American to win a batting title?
- A.
  
  Matty Alou
- B.
  
  Roberto Clemente
- C.
  
  Tony Oliva
- D.
  
  Roberto Avila
Correct Answer
D. Roberto Avila
11.

Who hit the first All-Star home run for the National League?
- A.
  
  Mel Ott
- B.
  
  Joe Medwick
- C.
  
  Frankie Frisch
- D.
  
  Chuck Klein
Correct Answer
C. Frankie Frisch
12.

Which player hit 25 or more home runs in each of his first nine seasons?
- A.
  
  Joe Carter
- B.
  
  Ken Griffey, Jr.
- C.
  
  Darryl Strawberry
- D.
  
  Fred McGriff
Correct Answer
C. Darryl Strawberry
13.

In the 1970 season, which Tommy Agee claim is false?
- A.
  
  Golden Glove Winner
- B.
  
  Pitched, In Relief, In One Game
- C.
  
  Led Mets With 31 Stolen Bases
- D.
  
  Led Mets In Home Runs With 24
Correct Answer
B. Pitched, In Relief, In One Game
14.

What year had Mookie Wilson stealing 46 bases and Gooden and Strawberry as All-Stars?
- A.
  
  1986
- B.
  
  1985
- C.
  
  1984
- D.
  
  1983
Correct Answer
C. 1984
15.

Who drove in the first run in All-Star Game history?
- A.
  
  Lefty Gomez
- B.
  
  Babe Ruth
- C.
  
  Lou Gehrig
- D.
  
  Hank Greenberg
Correct Answer
A. Lefty Gomez
16.

Name the only pitcher to face Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle?
- A.
  
  Sal Maglie
- B.
  
  Al Benton
- C.
  
  Early Wynn
- D.
  
  Ellis Kinder
Correct Answer
B. Al Benton
17.

What team was Mark McGwire originally drafted by in 1984?
- A.
  
  Texas
- B.
  
  Oakland
- C.
  
  New York
- D.
  
  Montreal
Correct Answer
D. Montreal
18.

What number overall pick was Mark McGwire in the 1984 draft?
- A.
  
  3rd
- B.
  
  22nd
- C.
  
  10th
- D.
  
  1st
Correct Answer
C. 10th
19.

When is Mark McGwire's birth date?
- A.
  
  March 23rd, 1956
- B.
  
  September 30th, 1970
- C.
  
  23285
- D.
  
  June 3rd, 1967
Correct Answer
C. 23285
20.

What did Mark McGwire accomplish in his minor league years?
- A.
  
  Threw A No Hitter
- B.
  
  Played Outfield
- C.
  
  Played Catcher Position
- D.
  
  Hit 100 Home Runs
Correct Answer
A. Threw A No Hitter
21.

What position did McGwire play on his rookie year?
- A.
  
  First Base
- B.
  
  Outfield
- C.
  
  Third Base
- D.
  
  Shortstop
Correct Answer
A. First Base
22.

How many home runs did Mark hit in the last series of the 1998 season against the Montreal Expos?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
B. 5
23.

Off which Montreal Expo rookie pitcher did Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run?
- A.
  
  Javier Vazquez
- B.
  
  Dustin Hermannson
- C.
  
  Carlos Perez
- D.
  
  Carl Pavano
Correct Answer
D. Carl Pavano
24.

Who pitched a no hitter for the expansion Montreal Expos in 1969?
- A.
  
  Bill Stoneman
- B.
  
  Steve Rogers
- C.
  
  Doc Ellis
- D.
  
  Steve Renko
Correct Answer
A. Bill Stoneman
25.

Which American League pitcher was first to clinch a pennant for his team by throwing a no-hitter?
- A.
  
  Allie Reynolds
- B.
  
  Jim Catfish Hunter
- C.
  
  Cy Young
- D.
  
  Bob Feller
Correct Answer
A. Allie Reynolds
26.

Who had the only hit in the game when Sandy Koufax pitched his perfect game?
- A.
  
  Lou Johnson
- B.
  
  Tommy Davis
- C.
  
  Willie Davis
- D.
  
  Maury Wills
Correct Answer
A. Lou Johnson
27.

Who once hit 3 home runs in 1 inning in a minor league game?
- A.
  
  Dom DiMaggio
- B.
  
  Gene Rye
- C.
  
  Gabby Hartnett
- D.
  
  Ozzie Canseco
Correct Answer
B. Gene Rye
28.

What was special about the foul lines at the old Comiskey Park?
- A.
  
  They Went Only Partway To The Wall
- B.
  
  They Were Old, Painted Water Hoses
- C.
  
  They Were Yellow, Not White
- D.
  
  They Were Deliberately Mis-Painted
Correct Answer
B. They Were Old, Painted Water Hoses
29.

Who drafted Rico Brogna?
- A.
  
  Detroit Tigers
- B.
  
  Philadelphia Phillies
- C.
  
  New York Mets
- D.
  
  New York Yankees
Correct Answer
A. Detroit Tigers
30.

Who was the only Major League Baseball player to fight in both World Wars?
- A.
  
  Hank Gowdy
- B.
  
  Babe Dahlgren
- C.
  
  Claude Passeau
- D.
  
  Leo Durocher
Correct Answer
A. Hank Gowdy

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Can You Pass This Baseball Quiz?

During Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941 how many hits did he get?

What was the first year that the Cy Young Award was given out in both leagues?

Who was the first Heisman trophy winner to play Major League Baseball?

Who is the first player to hit two home runs in one All-Star game?

Who got the first hit in baseball's National League history?

What batter ended Don Drysdale's 58 consecutive shutout-inning streak in 1968?

Who was the last out in Sandy Koufax's perfect game?

In 1982, which outfielder played all season (over 150 games) without making an error?

Jeff Bagwell attended what university?

Who was the first Latin American to win a batting title?

Who hit the first All-Star home run for the National League?

Which player hit 25 or more home runs in each of his first nine seasons?

In the 1970 season, which Tommy Agee claim is false?

What year had Mookie Wilson stealing 46 bases and Gooden and Strawberry as All-Stars?

Who drove in the first run in All-Star Game history?

Name the only pitcher to face Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle?

What team was Mark McGwire originally drafted by in 1984?

What number overall pick was Mark McGwire in the 1984 draft?

When is Mark McGwire's birth date?

What did Mark McGwire accomplish in his minor league years?

What position did McGwire play on his rookie year?

How many home runs did Mark hit in the last series of the 1998 season against the Montreal Expos?

Off which Montreal Expo rookie pitcher did Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run?

Who pitched a no hitter for the expansion Montreal Expos in 1969?

Which American League pitcher was first to clinch a pennant for his team by throwing a no-hitter?

Who had the only hit in the game when Sandy Koufax pitched his perfect game?

Who once hit 3 home runs in 1 inning in a minor league game?

What was special about the foul lines at the old Comiskey Park?

Who drafted Rico Brogna?

Who was the only Major League Baseball player to fight in both World Wars?